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Equipped to Disciple Session 2 details.

SESSION 2

THE ESSENTIALS OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE FOR TEACHING

November 3 | 6PM–8PM

Core Learning Resource: Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (Revised Edition) by Wayne Grudem

Overview

Session 2, Essentials of Christian Doctrine for Teaching, equips participants with a clear and concise understanding of core Christian beliefs necessary for effective discipleship. This session focuses on the doctrines every disciple-maker should know and be able to communicate—such as the Trinity, salvation, Scripture, and the Church—ensuring sound, consistent, and theologically faithful teaching.

session slides
Classic Christology Handout

Primary Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify Core Doctrines of the Christian Faith. Learners will recognize and articulate the essential beliefs that form the foundation of Christian teaching, including the Trinity, salvation, Christology, and Scripture.
  2. Understand the Importance of Doctrinal Clarity in Discipleship. Participants will explore how sound doctrine undergirds faithful teaching and helps guard against confusion, error, and spiritual immaturity.
  3. Teach with Theological Clarity and Humility. Learners will develop the ability to communicate essential doctrines with precision and grace, fostering understanding without arrogance or division.
  4. Distinguish Between Essential and Non-Essential Doctrines. Participants will learn how to hold firm to the essentials of the faith while allowing room for humility and grace in areas of theological diversity.

Learning Activities

Required

  • Participate in the in-person Session 2 gathering (October 6, 2025).
  • Read Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (Revised Edition) by Wayne Grudem)
  • Participate in the Book Discussion on Christian Beliefs (Date TBD)
  • Write one paragraph responding to each of the following questions:
    • The Bible — What is the meaning of the doctrine of sola scriptura?
    • The Trinity — How do Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together in salvation?
    • Sin — Explain your understanding of sin.
    • The Person of Christ —Why is it necessary that Jesus is fully God and fully human?
    • Atonement — At its heart, what is atonement?
    • Resurrection — Why is the resurrection essential to the Christian faith?
    • The Holy Spirit — What is the Holy Spirit’s role in salvation?

Optional

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